Health/Science
Scientists make breakthrough in the study of whale sounds Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations See how mezcal is made in Mexico
From rockets to cancer research, here's how pi is embedded in our lives
Stair climbers love their exercise, which draws attention of security guards
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working
After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public
Raucous bird tornado as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
KLEINFELTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir.
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

VIENNA (AP) – All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change.

Thailand's 'Death Fest' invites visitors to embrace mortality

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) – Thailand’s “Death Fest” invites people to confront mortality while also offering practical services and spiritual advice for the inevitable.

Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins - and conservation

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) – Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That score will help a tannery an ocean away prepare it to be used by a luxury designer – for items like boots, watch bands and handbags destined for fashion runways and posh shops.

NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket will roll out of the hangar and back to the pad next week at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, leading to a launch attempt as early as April 1. It will mark humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than 50 years.

EPA weakens pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, a move that would reverse a Biden administration finding of high cancer risks at manufacturing facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean medical devices like catheters and syringes.

Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines

The biggest new restaurant trend is small.

Top FDA drug official trying to hire a friend who's seeking new warnings

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to hire a researcher and friend who wants the agency to add new warnings to antidepressants about unproven pregnancy risks, The Associated Press has learned.

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it

WASHINGTON (AP) – “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description.Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and hobbies are like a cognitive workout.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

WASHINGTON (AP) – Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say
FDA finds little evidence that drug touted by Trump helps people with autism